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Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:40:19 GMT
See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
'It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:13:15 GMT
Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s.
New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:30:57 GMT
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:11:52 GMT
The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.
BBC Inside Science
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?
How can you help wildlife during hot weather?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:54 GMT
Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:33:34 GMT
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.
Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:18:26 GMT
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:06:11 GMT
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.
UK heatwave spreads north and west as further heat health alerts issued
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:20 GMT
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
How a 40-year project helped save little terns
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:24:37 GMT
The marine bird is threatened by high tides and beachgoers, but volunteers give a helping hand.
Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:17 GMT
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.
UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:38:19 GMT
On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
BBC Inside Science
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:31 GMT
Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:16 GMT
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:47 GMT
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:00 GMT
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:07:01 GMT
The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:53:11 GMT
Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
Rare moth find in town park sparks hopes of others
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:12:46 GMT
The six-belted clearwing is found by conservationists at Rough Park who hope to spot it elsewhere.
Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:14:46 GMT
For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.
BBC Inside Science
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:47:15 GMT
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:53:11 GMT
Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:17 GMT
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:20 GMT
SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.
BBC Inside Science
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT
How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?
How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:07:01 GMT
The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:44:21 GMT
It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:28:17 GMT
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.